Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Timur CANEL
Prof. Dr. Hasan Yüksel GÜNEY

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Exemplify semi-conductive polymers and their applications
2) Explain chemical properties of semiconducting polymers
3) State polymerization methods of semiconducting polymers
4) Comprehend basic properties of semiconducting polymers
5) Identify the photo physical properties of conducting polymers
6) Define obtaining methods of thin films of conducting polymers
7) Develop electronic structure of organic semiconducting interfaces
8) Identify electronic structure of organic semiconducting-metal interfaces
9) Recognize organic light emitting diodes
10) Label organic field effect transistors
11) Recognize organic solar cell

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	2	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	3	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	4	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	5	Middle	High	High	High	Middle	High	High	High	Middle	Middle
	6	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	High	Middle	High	High	High
	7	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	8	High	Middle	High	Middle	High	High	High	High	High	High
	9	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	10	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	11	Middle	No relation	High	Middle	High	High	High	High	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Solid state Physics, Electric and Mağnetism, Organic Chemistry

Course Contents

In this lecture, candidates are provided with profound knowledge on semi-synthetic methods to obtain conductive polymer, semiconductor polymer structure/ morphology, electronic structure of interface surfaceses, conjugated polymers polymers photophysics, semiconducting polymers, transport/ injection and charge transport in conjugated polymers and injection.

Weekly Schedule

1) Electronic Structure of p-conjugated polymer chains
2) Doping of Conducting Polymers
3) Disorder Induced Metal-Insulator (M-I) Transition in Conducting Polymers
4) Metallic State of Conducting Polymers
5) Overview of all conductive polymers
6) General examples and application studies of conductive polymers
7) Midterm
8) Polymer Based Light Emitting Diodes (PLEDs) and Displays Fabricated from Arrays of PLEDs
9) Polymer Based Light Emitting Diodes (PLEDs) and Displays Fabricated from Arrays of PLEDs
10) Light Emitting Electrochemical Cells (LEC)
11) Light Emitting Electrochemical Cells (LEC)
12) Semiconducting Polymers as Laser Materials
13) Conductive polymers as laser materials
14) Photodiodes and Photovoltaic Solar Cells
15) Photodiodes and Photovoltaic Solar Cells
16) Polymer Field Effect Transistors (FETs)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Modelling

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	50%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	50%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Semiconducting Polymers and Applications	FIZ607	Elective	Doctorate degree	1	Fall	8